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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15
PERU.
A CARD OF THANKS.

We wish through this silent medi-
UNI to express our most sincere thanks
to our neighbors and friends who
have so kindly assisted us in the sick
ness, death and burial of our dear
father. May our Heavenly Father
reward them.
Mr.. & Mrs. C. w. Whitney,
Louesa L. Whitney,
MI. & Mrs. j. H. Whitney.
Trial C. Simonds, wife and daugh-
ter from Mass. are stopping at his
fathers, for a short time.
Mrs. j. L. Haynes is quite sick at
the present writing.
Report says that Aaron I. Byard
has bought him village lot in
Townshend and will move there this
fall.
Look out for the dogs for they are
making havoc with the sheep. Sew
eral have been killed for Chas. Rus
SELL
The village school was commenced
by Mss Ellen Simonds, but on ac-
count of sickness she was obliged to
give it up. r. n. Fairbank finishes
the school.
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JAMAICA.

The boot shop is being leveled to the
ground.
Herbert Read from Shelby, Iowa, with
his wife and child are at his mothers,
Mrs. O. C. Read also Mrs. Estelle John
son, his sister from Holyoke, Mass, came
on with them.
Eugene Phelps, who has been absent
from town several months caring for his
wife who has been sick at her fathers,
II. c, Plimpton of Chester, returned here
this week, Mrs. Phelps having partially
regained her health,
On Monday last Geo. Williams sold to
Harlan II. Howe pair of nice 2-years-
old steers that weighed 1850 lbs.
Several of our citizens, mostly young
men, were suddenly summoned to appear
before the grand jury at Newfane on
Wednesday afternoon. Several that were
wanted were away on a visit. So were
obliged to take good temperance men in
their stead. N.
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RAWSONVILLE.

The game of ball between the old
boys and young boys resulted in a
victory for the latter, score 10 to 49,.
G.. III. Landman is at work on the
timber for new house to be same
size of the one that was burned two
years ago.
Potatoes rotting badly. Not half
the usual crop will be harvested.
Corn unusually good.
Light frost few mornings since,
killing the leaves on vines.
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LONDONDERRY.
Rain Is softly falling.


oh whore is the bright sun hiding
Ills face with Its beautiful glow
Mrs. VIM. f. Sutton has gone to
New York to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Barber j. Mattocks.
Parker's Orchestra played for n
dance at Weston Thursday evening,
Sept, Sth.
Uncle Joshua Parker is very sick.
His physicians are puzzled as to the
nature of his disease.
Miss Lizzie Aldrich of Cambridge,
Mass is stopping with Mr., u Mrs.
L. p. Reynolds.
Mrs. S. ID. Arnold of st. LOUIS,
No. and Mrs. j. w. Melendy of So.
Londonderry called on friends at this
place last week. We were among the
number and very happy to see our
friends once more.
Mrs. Larabee and her daughter,
Miss Lillian, visited friends at Man
chester last week.
Mrs. ii. A. Hayward and her son,
Charles, returned from Indianapolis,
Ind. last week. They visited friends
at Philadelphia on the way home.
Parker's Orchestra will give a
dance at Union hall Friday evening,
Sept. 10th. Tickets 20 cents.
Thomas and Charles Curtis of Bos-
ton, Mass. visited their brother, A.
A. Curtis, last week.
Miss Mary Whitman has finished
work for Mr.. Hilton at Lowell Lake
where she has been employed the
present season.
Harrison Abbott was dangerously
sick last week. He suffered fearful
ly. 1t was judged that he could live
but short time however he is now
little more comfortable.
Martin Tarbell and wife of Ludlow
were the guests of his brother, j. M.
Tarbell last week.
j. w. Bennett has gone to Con-
necticut, where he will make his fu-
ture home.
Heman DOVE dug potatoes two
DAYS last week and secured but four
bushels of sound potatoes during the
time. Almost every one is saying,
eve certainly shall have to do with
out potatoes. /"
The heaviest frost of the Season
visited this section last Saturday
night. 1t was anything but a well
come guest.
Grass is looking fresh and beauti-
full as in June, but the foliage is rap
idly turning with old age, and pres
ent appearances indicate that it will
lack the brilliant tints and colors
which Jack Frost applies with lavish
hand, when he makes his debut early
in the season.
f. w. Williams is constructing
the largest iron planer that has ever
been manufactured at his machine
shop.
We are indebted to Mrs. Jennie
NJ. Waite for some delicious pears,
the largest and finest we ever saw
that were grown in this town. Many
thanks.
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STATIONS RIVER.

The fall term of Vermont Academy
commenced last week with 10 stu
dents.
The district schools are also in
operation with Mrs. Clark and Miss
Smith in their old places in the primary
and intermediate departments and
Miss Hattie Burwell in the Grammar
school.
Chancey Whitcomb has opened a
new livery stable upon his own prem
ises near the lower end of main street.
The people here for the past few
days have had the privilege of buying
shoe leather very cheap an Inherent
vendor having opened for the time
being in Wileys block
The farmers complain Of a short
crop Of potatoes, few in the hill and
badly rotted at that, and selling at
81 90 per bushel.
There are also but few winter APP
pies in this vicinity and not Of the
best quality.
Corn is mostly cut and is good.
There has been a large second crop
of hay but much of it is injured by
the rains.
The street lamps from which 50
much was expected, but which for
some reason have lately refused to
shine, are again, part Of them at least,
shedding their welcome light upon
the dark ways Of belated travellers.
Will Cassidy and Henry Putnam,
two young men of this village, started
for Texas last week. Good luck to
them.
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LUDLOW.

Mary Buckmaster, while lighting
lamps in the store of NJ. J. Stone last
Friday, fell and broke her hip.
n. NJ. Pierce, who has been visiting
relatives in Iowa and Minnesota, has
returned.
The Ludlow Woollen Mill is shut
down while Hercules water wheel is
being put in.
On Friday picked nine from Lud-
low played the Proctorsville base ball
club on the Proctorsville grounds, the
game resulting 20 to Z in favor of Lud-
low.
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WINDHAM.

The accident alluded to last week
was a very singular one. Miss Con-
stance Upham, a young lady of 16
years, while walking in the road only
short distance from home, fell break
ing her leg above the knee. Unfor-
tunately an hour and half past be-
fore she succeeded in obtaining help.
After shouting until she was hoarse,
one of the neighbors thought he heard
a strange noise and proceeded to in
vestigate when he found the young
lady sitting in the road in the above
described condition. As we are with
out resident physician it was some
time before the assistance of one
could be obtained. We understand
that Connie is as comfortable as a
broken limb will admit.
w. ID. Harris and wife of Deer
field, Mass. are stopping with his
parents.
Mss Julia Prentiss returns this
week to the Young Ladies Semina-
ry at Northfeld, Mass. accompanied
by Misses Lucy N. Woodburn and
Mabel Z. Dodge who are to enter
the school.
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FARM FOR SALE!

The Subscriber offers for sale his farm
located on West River. one and a half
miles below the village of SO. London
derry. This farm contains $50 acres suit
ably divided and cuts about 40 tons of
hay. The NOW lands are level and in
high state of Gu. tivation. 1t is a desirable
farm and will be sold either as a whole
or in parcels as purchasers may desire.
If not sold by October lst it will be
advertis ed at auction. For further par
ticulars inquire of SEM PIERCE.
Winhall Station or
5. NJ. HOLDEN, So. Londonderry.
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NOTICE.

The Subscriber, DESTROYS of clos
ing out his entire stock of goods, will
sell the same at cost, for cash, until
they are disposed of, or will sell his
store and stock at great sacrifice.
Good location, good trade, best of
reasons for selling.
DANIEL SHERwIN.
Jamaica, VT, Sept. 8, 'S7.
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SOCIETY MEETINGS.

ANCHOR LODGE No, ~, +, 4 A. NJ, Tuesday
evenings on or before the fun OF the moon.
WEST RIVER LODGE No. "A |, o. o. Il. Ey
cry Monday evening,
HOOKER Posi- No. : G, A. II. saturday eve
uings ON or before he full of the moon
The W. IL. c., No. o. saturday evenings on
or before the full of the moon.
CAMP Foster, S. of Np2d n Ath Wednesdays
of each month.
FARMERS GRANGE No. 49,, =. of II. Fridays
on or before the full moon, and every two weeks
thereafter
DIVISION No. % S. of T. Every Thursday
evening.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

STATE OF VERMONT
WESTMINSTER, IS. I By the probate court
for said district, to all persons interested in the
estate of Matthew wilkins, late of Londonderry
in said district, deceased, greeting. You are
hereby notified that this court will decide upon
the allowance of the account of Byron NJ. vii
kins, executor upon said estate, and decree dis
tributlon thereof to the persons entitled, at the
session thereof to be held at the Inn of F. Il II.
Phelps, In Grafton, on the first wednes lay of
October, A. d. 1857, when and where You may
be heard in the premises, if you see cause.
Chas. b. Eddy, Registei
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LANDGROVE.

Miss Jennie O. Newell and her
friend, Miss Maggie McMuran visit
ed at II. P. Warmers last week.
Miss Hattie +. Landfear returned
to Troy, N. Y. last Friday. Jen-
ME Landfear is still improving.
Miss Sarah Fuller from Worces-
ter, Mass. is home on visit.
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NEWFANE.

Mrs. Livermore's lecture "Women
of the War" comes this Friday eve
ming. Those who haven't observed
the work of a genius in off-hand print
ing by pen on the lecture posters will
be well paid by looking tlrem up Fri
day.
Rev. Mr.. Handy of Williamsville
was the court chaplain at the opening
of the session Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Dewitt has returned from n
visit to her son on the Hudson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15

%B~Cure that cough with Smiths
Cough Syrup. OF. bottles, 25 cents ;
in bulk, . cents per OF; pint, 10 cents
Discount to the trade.
Wantcd-To exchange carriage
work for good well seasoned Oak Lumber,
Apply to IL. NJ. Shanks, So. London
derry.
Gg%You can buy clipper scythes at
Smiths for SOC.
&g~Get your paint of Smith.
9B~ Splendid Glassware and Decorated
. China given away at Smiths.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15

Italy owes its uni Ao"o"iit'o DEL hEi To-
fication. This was before the public career
of that eminent statesman, and the intimacy
then begun was a lasting one.
1t was in 1913 that Depretis began his po-
litical life. In that year he was chosen to the
Sandman parliament for Stradella. His
parliamentary career was a long one; in fact,
he was almost the Oldest member, in length
of service, in the italian parliament. He
was almost invariably seated on the extreme
left the portion of the house reserved for
those members are who most radical in their
views. This often brought him in direct op-
position to Cavour, but did not in the least
impair the friendly relations existing between
them, and on one occasion, memorable in the
history of Italian politics. Cavour alluded to
Deprets as "the man of Sparta This title
fitted Depretis very well, for his personal in
tegrity was never called in question even by
his btterest opponents. He soon became
the leader of a political group, which,
while it had not sufficient numbers to
form majority in the chamber, was
thoroughly compact and united and was
often able to hold the "balance of powers
But Depretis was never thought of as a posi-
BILE prime minister until 1876, when Signor
Minghetti was defeated. The first admins
trative office held by Depretis was the gov
ernorship of Brescia, to which he was APP
pointed in 1859. He was commissary extra
ordinary and pro-dictator in Sicily 1S60-61:
minister of public works, 1S62-63, and acting
minister of marine in 1865, at the time of the
naval defeat of LISA Much unpopularity
attached to Depretis because of this defeat,
which his enemies asserted was the feult of "a
minister of marine who had never seen the
sea-" In 1867 Depretis was for brief period
minister of finance and it was at that time
that Victor Emmanuel was attracted to him,
often consulting him, indeed, when he was in
the opposition
When, in 1915, Depretis was asked to form
a ministry on the ruins of that of Minghetti,
he unfortunately confi6ed the portfolio of
the interior to Giovanni Nicotera, whose fol-
lies led to the speedy downfall of the ministry.
In 1877, however, Depretis was again called
upon to become premier, and again i'll 1873,
upon the fall of the Carroll cabinet, he was
summoned for the third time This time his
government lasted for six months only, but
in 1881 Depretis again returned to power, not
to retire again till 1885. In 1882 he had ma
terialiy extended the franchise, and in 1888
he secured the cooperation of the right in
repressive measures toward the Socialists.
His retiracy in 1885 came from the occupa-
ton of Masowah, but he was induced to form
still another ministry, and though be wished
to resign in February of this year King Hum
bert would not hear of it, and Depretis held
the position to the time of his death.
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so. WINDHAM.

Rev. Mr.. Waltz, who has been
holding meetings in Jamaica and
Wardsboro is expected to come here
and hold meetings, commencing next
Monday.
May, daughter of w. G.. Adams,
who has been sick for four weeks,
seems to be little more comfortable.
DIR. Ray of Jamaica attends her.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15
AUGUSTINE DEPRETIS.

The Late Italian Statesman Who Has
Often Been Compared to Gladstone.
rhe career of Augustine Depretis, president
of the council and minister of the interior in
Italy, who has just died, has often Seen
likeued to that of Gladstone. Indeed, the life
work of the two statesmen has been of such
similarity as to win for the Italian the title Of
ItnlY's Grand Old Man. Signor Depretis was
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expected. Particulars will be given
as soon IS determined,
A SHOCKING TRAGEDY.

A SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
A shocking outrage, evidencing pre-
meditated murder startled our citizens
last Thursday morning. A l4-year-
old daughter of - Glynn of Upper
Falls went after her fathers cows the
night before, and failing to return ut
the proper time, search was made and
she was found unconscious in way
side spring evidently left for dead,
and indeed so near dead was she that
doctor worked over her four hours
before she regained consciousness.
The subsequent facts go toproye that
murder was intended, no evidences
of rape being visible, nor does the
girl say that any attempt was made,
Her story is that man sprung upon
her saying, Cd d-n you Pve got
you now, and threw chloroformed
clothe over her head and she lost SEN
sibility. Henry Sanderson, hard
character was arrested, both from her
Identification and from letters which
she held from him threatening her
with death. The case came up for
hearing last Saturday, but we do not
at this writing know the result, as it
was not done Saturday night. The
girl is too i'll from bruises and rough
handling generally to situp a minute.
Great excitement prevails and public
feeling against Sandercon was high.
Later-Sanderson was acquitted, hav-
ing no difficulty in proving an abb.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15

Cuff button and cuff-holder COM
bined, what we have all been looking
for, at Chas. A Trip & Cos. Brat
tleboro.
Arthur Temple who left here some
six years ago, a boy, and who now is
married and resides in New York City,
is here for brief visit, and will re-
turn with his wife who has been here
couple of months.
Mrs. Isaac Wyman, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. w. W. Pierce, re-
turned to her home at Westminster to-day.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15
WEST TOWNSHEND.
Cousin NELL.

f. p. Barber returned home last
Saturday after two weeks absence.
Rev. 7. H. Mackey and wife at
tended the conference of Congrega-
tional churches at Westminster last
week.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Csstoria,
When she WAS a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15
STRATTON.

Archie Sprague is sick with typhoid
fever.
Irwin Grout and wife are visiting
in North Adams, Mass.
David Wilders house and barn
were destroyed by fire last Friday
night.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-09-15
"a YEARS.

Mr.. & Mrs. Martin Hoskins cele-.
brated their 34th marriage annivers-
airy last Thursday evening. Or rath-
err their friends did it for then-and
there were host of them too. Not
less than one hundred assembled at
their residence and extended their
greetings and congratulations. Mr..
and Mrs. Hoskins are workers in the
church and in several benevolent So
cieties, and their friends thought this
a fitting occasion to show their appre-
citation of this work. A very pleas
ant evening was spent socially. 70
show their good will, in something
more substantial than the courtisies of
the evening, these friends came pro-
vided with numerous, costly and fit
ting presents, including neat center
table, and a very handsome table
scarf, the handiwork of Mrs. Eta
Richmond, of Mineral, ILL.,, a daugh-
ter of this. couple, nice black cash
mere dress patten, some eleven dol
lars in money &C. &C. Rev. w. IL.
Wight made the presentation speech
in his usual felicitous style, and Mr..
Hoskins appropriately responded.
The occasion was altogether pleasant
throughout and can be treasured in
memory by those participating.
Mrs. Laura Howard has been ill for ten
days and is under the care of DR.. Arnold:
Landlord Converse has just put in
steam heating apparatus for the warming
of his entire house. The boiler comes
from the Royal Steam Heater Company
of Gardner, Mass. This makes this house
in all of its appointments, the best in
Vermont outside of few of the larger
places.
Rev. W. II. Wight and wife start
ed yesterday on vacation of three
weeks, during which they will take in
Saratoga.
The wonderful Sunfower of Uncle
Mikes is now surrounded by some 60
bright yellow faces. of the third gen.
Grafton.
Last Saturday the Spiritualists of
this vicinity held their annual picnic
at the residence of Stephen Houghton.
About 30 persons participated, and
report pleasant occasion.
Dan'l. Batchelder and S. L. Ran
dali are in attendance at county court,
the former on the grand jury and the
latter ON the petit panel.
Gilson's sale of horses, at his horse
mart at West Chesterfield. last Tues
day was complete success, all of the
colts and number of horses were
sold. The attendance from this sec
ton was good and several purchases
made, including 3 by A. L. Drury
of Weston, and one by S. NJ. Holden
of this place. ellison goes to Cana
ola the last of this week for the pur-
chase of car load of family horses.
Due notice of the sale will be given
in these columns.
Over thirty horses are in training
on the Barton track for the fall races.
The Barton fair occurs September "a,
20 and 20.
5. NJ. Holden is raising his store build
ing opposite his store, S. b. Castle doing
the work.
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BONDVILLE.
them.

Mss Grace Hubbard of Manches-
ter is spending few weeks with her
grandparents, Mr.. & Mrs. Liberty
johnson.
Gershom Taylor is confined to the
house with rheumatism.
Nice onions for sale at j. Hills.
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BAPTIST CHURCH-Rey. o, L. Fuller pas
ior. Services every sabbath at usual hours.
NJ, II. CuuRCn--Rey, W. H. Wight, pastor
Sc, vices at usual hours, every sabbath.
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TIIE
Londonderry Sitter.
So, Londonderry, Vermont,
rRANEI.ER,s GulnE.

Trains leave daily, sundays excepted, for
Brattlehoro and Intermediate stations Mall, 6;5i
II, M; mixed, Il so pm, Trains arrive from
BrGttlehoro and intermediate stations, mixed II;
80 a, M; mail sI5p,m,
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b. III. Allbee, See.

A barbecue, horse show, and horse
trot are the main elements in gath
eIing to be held upon the fair ground
the first of Oct. A purse large
enough to call in some fine horses
will be offered, several bands will be
present and general good time is
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born at Stradella,
near Turin, Pied
mont, in 40, and
his life was brought
TO a close at the
same place. He
studied at the Uni
versity of Turin,
and choosing the
law for his profess
sion began its prac-
tice in his native
town. 1t was dur
ing this early peri
cd that he became
acquainted with
Cavour, to whom
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Our STARS ARE DIMMED.

Last Saturday the Stars of this
place played the Jamaica club on the
Jamaica Clubs grounds and were
defeated by score of II to 8. The
lawmakers played the Jamaicas on
the same day and shared like fate.
j. X. Hall, wife and little grand
son paid short visit to friends in
Grafton last week.
Mrs. j. c. Robinson of Jamaica
with her sister, Miss Della Cheney,
of Waverly, N. Y. are visiting
friends in this village. Miss Cheney
has been attending the Pennsylvania
State Normal school located at
Mansfield during the past year.
A. f. Doolittle's men are compile
ting their lumber job on j. c. Fra
ser's lot.
j. L. Howard will open writing
school next Friday evening at the
school house. As he is fine pen
man and has an excellent faculty for
teaching, no doubt his class will be
large, as it should be.